Kundra Notes

What companies miss when a leader steps away - and why the cost shows up months later.

Lessons from Kundra x Figures research & Podcast conversation with Benjamin Dupas, Leader at Thales

Most managers don’t fail parental leave because they don’t care. They fail because they rely on care instead of structure. Real stories, hidden costs, and what actually breaks when employees return.

Even when policies exist, many fathers still hesitate to take parental leave. A real story, workplace signals, and lessons from countries like Iceland reveal why culture—not policy—often determines what actually happens.

Many companies don’t lose women at the top. They lose them one level before. Here’s how parental leave transitions quietly reshape leadership pipelines.

Parental leave doesn’t hurt performance. Poor execution does. Learn how coverage and structured return prevent long productivity dips.

Deepa on ambition & maternity: why managers - not policies - shape whether parents thrive at work. Practical manager actions to improve reboarding.

75% of employees will become parents, yet only 9% of leaders feel prepared. Learn why structured leave support matters for retention.